Field Service Engineer

Field Service Engineer – Packaging Machinery

A brilliant opportunity has come up to work with one of the world's largest protective packaging and technical molded parts businesses. The company has been running since the late 1800's and they are now seeking a Field Service Engineer to cover the Reading and the surrounding areas for the machinery side of the business. They are looking for someone who is dynamic, driven and determined to have a successful career in packaging.

Salary & Benefits

• £30,000 – £40,000 (DOE)
• Company Vehicle + Benefits
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Hotel and food expenses all covered
• Fully expensed Car
• Health Cash Plan
• 3% pension contribution
• Life Insurance 3x salary

Location & Travel

• Reading
• Travel required daily within a 50‑mile radius of Reading – typically one customer site visit per day
• Occasional overnight stays (rarity) – all costs fully covered
• Balanced travel workload across the service team

Training & Development

• Ongoing training and development available, including upskilling on PLCs and systems

Responsibilities

• Installing, servicing, maintaining and repairing packaging machinery at customer sites across South UK and occasionally further afield
• Carrying out mechanical work such as replacing bolts, nuts, chains, pulleys, gearboxes, sprockets, and working with pneumatics/hydraulics
• Reading electrical and mechanical diagrams – experience and understanding of wiring & re‑wiring preferred
• Supporting electrical tasks including motors, drives, relays, pumps, cylinders and inverters
• Fault finding on PLC and dealing with interrogation issues
• Delivering outstanding service and building rapport with customers

Key Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience in mechanical or electrical engineering (packaging experience preferred but not essential)
• Solid knowledge of mechanical systems, including pneumatics or hydraulics
• Competent in basic electrical engineering – 1‑phase and 3‑phase
• Experience with PLC inputs and outputs
• Engineering qualification Level 3 or higher (electrical)
• A self‑motivated team player comfortable with UK‑wide travel
• A positive attitude and ambition to grow with the company

To apply or for further information, contact Sean Turton on (phone number removed) or email a copy of your current CV to “SER-IN”.